SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — Maryland
Maryland · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Maryland is $64,750 per year, close to the national median of $61,860 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Maryland is $64,750 per year, close to the national median of $61,860 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $51,270 and $82,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,760 and the ninetieth at $106,150.
Employment stands at 12,200, or 4.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 10th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $62,950. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 359th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,760 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $51,270 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,750 | +4.7% |
| 75th | $82,560 | +33.5% |
| 90th | $106,150 | +71.6% |
| Mean | $71,450 | +15.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $62,950 | 5,080 | |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $61,320 | 180 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $60,350 | 140 | |
| 4 | Hagerstown | $59,210 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $64,750 buys what $61,667 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,667US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,750 a year, 4.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,760 to $106,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 12,200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $62,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $64,750, or $31.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,860, so pay in Maryland is 4.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $106,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $62,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 12,200 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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